Type 1 diabetes pathogenesis, genetics and immunotherapy

This book is a compilation of reviews about the pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes. T1D is a classic autoimmune disease. Genetic factors are clearly determinant but cannot explain the rapid, even overwhelming expanse of this disease. Understanding etiology and pathogenesis of this disease is essential....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Wagner, David (Editor ), Wagner, David, editor (editor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Rijeka, Crotia : IntechOpen 2011
[2011]
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Sumario:This book is a compilation of reviews about the pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes. T1D is a classic autoimmune disease. Genetic factors are clearly determinant but cannot explain the rapid, even overwhelming expanse of this disease. Understanding etiology and pathogenesis of this disease is essential. A number of experts in the field have covered a range of topics for consideration that are applicable to researcher and clinician alike. This book provides apt descriptions of cutting edge technologies and applications in the ever going search for treatments and cure for diabetes. Areas including T cell development, innate immune responses, imaging of pancreata, potential viral initiators, etc. are considered.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (672 pages)
ISBN:9789535165859